Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Where I Write Now: Wild and Wooly

Once in a while I do a Where I Write Now blog. In the past I have gone to a coffee house in the Amish community of New Wilmington in PA or I have taken a few days to stay at a B and B in Confluence.

Out here in Chinle I have found it more difficult to get out of town to a place where I can write without the distractions of home. A new place to inspire.

So what a pleasant surprise to find The Coffee House right here in "Wild and Wooly" Gallup, New Mexico on Coal street. It has everything you could ask for in a coffee shop, real coffee and real baristas.

WIRELESS THAT WORKS.

Art on the walls and table space. Lots of outlets.

Quiet patrons and a play space for kids....books to barrow or take or share.

I am definitely going to get there on a Monday night and maybe even read some of my own poetry.

Other writers near Gallup reading this? Try it out or let's plan an event.

Did I mention the food?

Build your own salad or sandwich.

Yes it is almost two hours away from Chinle but worth the trip for a writer or anyone looking to relax in a homey coffee shop for a few hours. Try it ....next best thing to getting out of town for a week or more, this coffee house in Gallup for an afternoon.

Karen was born in Connecticut, and received her Master’s degree in deaf education. She has lived in Africa and in Haiti. Karen had an early dream to be one of the youngest published authors ever, starting a writing club at ten. However, Karen's published works came later in life, after extensive travels and family experience. Karen's ability to draw from personal experience and adapt into writing forms for all ages and interests expresses her true gift. See her website for more information about her books and stay in touch here for updates about her writing life and publications.